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| Clare Devine | |||||||||
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| Hollyoaks character | |||||||||
 Gemma Bissix as Clare Devine (2013) | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Samantha Rowley (2005–06) Gemma Bissix (2006–13) | ||||||||
| Duration | 2005–07, 2009, 2013 | ||||||||
| First appearance | 26 December 2005 | ||||||||
| Last appearance | 16 October 2013 | ||||||||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||
| Introduced by | David Hanson (2005) Bryan Kirkwood (2009, 2013) | ||||||||
| Spin-off appearances | Hollyoaks: Back from the Dead (2006) | ||||||||
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Clare Devine (previously Cunningham) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by actresses Gemma Bissix and Samantha Rowley.
Development
Return (2013)
In February 2013, it was announced that Bissix had agreed to return to Hollyoaks. The return scenes were scheduled to broadcast in March that year. Bissix expressed excitement to work with Bryan Kirkwood again. It was announced that Clare's arrival would cause problems for Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) and Doctor Browning (Joseph Thompson). While appearing on chat show The Wright Stuff Bissix hyped Clare's behaviour on her return as "extra evil". She told the Press Association that old viewers pledged to watch the show again upon Clare's reemergence. Bissix added that the drama Clare creates defines the soap opera genre. Clare was only written back into the series for the short storyline as Bissix had other work commitments. The actress later announced that she intended to rejoin the regular cast.
Departure
Bissix told a Birmingham Mail reporter that she would resume filming in July with her return airing in September. She said her return storyline was a "top secret" and that "just when I think she can’t get any worse, she does." Clare returned on-screen during the show's "first look" episode on 26 September 2013 and was being held in prison. Producers decided to keep details of her reappearance a secret until transmission. Fraser Black (Jesse Birdsall) being revealed as her father was another secret aspect of the storyline. However Clare was killed off in a another "shock" storyline twist, which sees Doctor Browning run her over with his car. Bissix described Clare as the best character she had played in her career and thanked her supportive fans. She explained that Clare's departure would ultimately allow other villains to become embroiled in main storylines.
Reception
Radio Times listed Clare at number one in their feature on 'bunny boilers'. Describing Clare they stated: "Devine by name, devilish by nature she made enemies easily". They opined about the Who pushed Clare storyline stating: "when she was pushed over a balcony and almost killed, the list of suspects was longer than the electoral roll." They also stated they had a feeling it wasn't the last viewers would see of Clare.
References
- Daniels, Colin (4 February 2013). "'Hollyoaks' Gemma Bissix on Clare Devine exit: 'It's been emotional'". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- Kilkelly, Daniel (5 February 2013). "'Hollyoaks': Clare Devine's return to air in March". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- Kilkelly, Daniel (1 March 2013). "'Hollyoaks' Gemma Bissix: 'Clare Devine is extra evil'". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- Kilkelly, Daniel (1 March 2013). "'Hollyoaks' Gemma Bissix: 'Fans enjoy Clare Devine drama'". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- Kilkelly, Daniel (18 March 2013). "'Hollyoaks' Gemma Bissix: 'Clare Devine will be back to stay'". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- "I'm too old for Hollyoaks, says soap beauty Gemma Bissix (aged 30)". Birmingham Mail. (Trinity Mirror). 9 June 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
- Kilkelly, Daniel (26 September). "'Hollyoaks' airs Clare Devine's return". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 17 October 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Kilkelly, Daniel (16 October 2013). "'Hollyoaks' Gemma Bissix on Clare Devine exit: 'It's been emotional'". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 16 October 2013.
- ^ McLean, Gareth (29 November 2009). "Soapland's top bunny-boilers". Radio Times. (BBC Magazines). Archived from the original on 01 January 2011. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
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